Nevada Outdoor Business Coalition

The impacts of the COVID - 19 Virus are hitting us hard, unlike anything we've experienced. Governments are taking actions that have stopped people from traveling, begged us to stay home, Flatten The Curve. The NVOBC wants to hear from you. We want to help you to answer many of the questions that you have and possibly steer you in the right direction for federal, state and local government assistance.

We need to know the real impact that this is having on your business. We need to share with stakeholders, elected officials, regulators, real time experiences. We will soon send out a survey asking more detailed questions about what is happening to your business and your customers.

Our physical health is important, wash your hands, don't touch your face, etc. We must take care of our mental health by encouraging people and by doing what we do best - go outside.

We are fielding questions and collecting data through tomclarksolutions@gmail.com

Please reach out and help us help you

What We Do

• Promote We are the business voice for Nevada’s outdoor recreation economy, working to help it grow.
• Advocate We inspire and support initiatives that improve recreational opportunities and the landscapes they depend on.
• Network We strengthen the connection between business owners, decision-makers and other stakeholders in Nevada’s outdoor industry.

Outdoor Recreation = A Stronger Nevada

The connection between public lands, outdoor recreation opportunities, quality of life and their bottom line is very clear to Nevada business owners.

• The recreation economy is a strong driver of business activity all across our country. Nationally, the recreation economy drives $887 billion in consumer spending every year while supporting 7.6 million jobs, according to the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA). According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, outdoor recreation accounts for 2.2% if the U.S. gross domestic product, and is growing faster than other sectors.
• The outdoor industry in Nevada is a strong and growing sector. Every year, our outdoor recreation industry generates $12.6 billion in consumer spending and 87,000 jobs, $4 billion in wages and salaries, and $1.1 billion in state and local tax revenue, according to the OIA.
• Outdoor recreation ranks third in jobs sustained in Nevada, behind only gaming and tourism (413,000) and healthcare (98,000). It is ahead of logistics and operations (70,000), IT (55,000) and mining (13,000) in jobs sustained.
• A substantial number of Nevada small business owners choose to do business in the state because of opportunities tied to public lands, according to a poll by Small Business Majority. 42% of those polled agreed that when choosing where to live and own a business, access to outdoor opportunities provided by parks and public lands was a large factor.
• The same poll found that 59% of small business owners believe new national parks and monuments would help the state attract and retain entrepreneurs and new business, and 53% feel it would help Nevada attract and retain high quality workers.
• 57% of Nevada residents participate in outdoor activities each year.

Accomplishments since our launch

• In its first year, the NVOBC held its first set of member meetings in Reno and Las Vegas. Capping the year off with a well-attended meeting and mixer on December 12, 2018.
• Developed our logo and  launched a web-presence on the GON website as well as Facebook.
• Highlighted the Outdoor Recreation Industry at the Latin Chamber of Commerce's September 2019 luncheon (attended by 250 people).
• Co-hosted the Public Lands Economic Forum in Las Vegas (attended by over 100 community leaders) and co-hosted the Public Lands Day Celebration.
• Marched in the 2018 Nevada Day Parade in Carson City.
• Worked to reauthorize the Land & Water Conservation Fund through sign-on letters and a "What the WWCF" banner and billboard campaign.  And we're thrilled that the LWCF is now PERMANENTLY reauthorized and we hope to see the program fully funded this year! 
• Worked with partners to create the Division of Outdoor Recreation in the 2019 Nevada legislative session!